Bevap Bioenergia

What Bevap Bioenergia does

Bevap Bioenergia (legal name Bioenergética Vale do Paracatu S/A) is a privately held Brazilian agro-industrial company headquartered in João Pinheiro, Minas Gerais, operating one of Brazil's most technologically advanced sugarcane processing complexes. Founded in 2007 and employing more than 1,500 people, the company operates a vertically integrated production chain spanning 100% mechanized, satellite-monitored sugarcane cultivation (including Brazil's largest sugarcane-sector irrigation project), industrial processing, and biomass-based electricity cogeneration. Its commercial office is located in São Paulo (Itaim Bibi).

The company produces three commodity outputs: crystal sugar and VHP raw sugar for the food industry, ethanol for the Brazilian fuel sector (flex-fuel and ethanol-powered vehicles), and electricity exported to the national distribution grid (182,000 MWh of a 320,000 MWh total generation in the 2025/26 harvest). For the same harvest, the operation crushed 3,018,000 tonnes of sugarcane and produced 218,938 tonnes of sugar and 127,709,000 liters of ethanol. The business sells these products through direct B2B channels: bulk sugar and ethanol to industrial buyers, and surplus electricity to the grid.

Revenue mechanics are commodity-driven across three streams, with go-to-market executed through sales-led direct relationships with industrial clients and energy distribution utilities. The company holds a comprehensive certification stack (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, Bonsucro, RenovaBio, Kosher, Halal, GPTW) that supports market access and RenovaBio carbon-credit economics, and operates proprietary systems including SIGA (water management) and PAS (occupational safety). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed; the company funds operations through Brazilian debt markets, having issued debentures through at least a seventh round. Governance includes a Diretor Presidente (Luiz Gustavo Scartezini Rodrigues as of January 2026, succeeding Newton Santana), a DPO, and published sustainability reports following GRI standards.

Name

Bevap Bioenergia

Legal name

Bioenergética Vale do Paracatu S/A

Website

https://bevapbioenergia.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bevap Bioenergia is a Brazilian sugarcane agro-industrial company producing ethanol, sugar (VHP and crystal), and electricity from biomass cogeneration for the food industry, fuel distributors, and the national electricity grid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sugarcane Bioenergy Production

NAICS

Cane Sugar Manufacturing (311314), Sugarcane Farming (11193), Biomass Electric Power Generation (221117)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Cane Sugar (Raw & Refined) (AFAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grain & Sugar-Based Ethanol Production (EUAAAHAA), Sugarcane Farming (AFAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Ethanol production
• Sugar manufacturing
• Electricity cogeneration
• Sugarcane processing
• Biomass energy

Headquarters

HQ city

João Pinheiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sugar Production and Sales: Production of VHP (Very High Polarization) raw sugar used as raw material for various products, and crystal sugar obtained through controlled crystallization process. Sold to the food industry.
2. Ethanol Production and Sales: Ethanol produced through sugarcane fermentation, used directly in ethanol-powered or flex-fuel vehicle engines. Sold to the fuel sector.
3. Electricity Cogeneration and Export: Electricity produced through cogeneration processes using biomass from sugarcane milling as fuel for steam and energy production. Surplus exported to the national distribution grid.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bevap Bioenergia operates a sugarcane agro-industrial complex in Minas Gerais, Brazil that produces crystal and VHP raw sugar, ethanol biofuel, and cogenerated electricity from sugarcane biomass. It sells bulk commodities to the food industry, fuel distributors, and the national electricity grid.

Product overview

Bevap Bioenergia is a bioenergy company that transforms sugarcane into three core products: crystal sugar, ethanol, and electrical energy. The company operates as a fully integrated sugarcane agro-industrial complex with 100% mechanized agricultural operations and highly automated industrial processes. Sugar crystal and ethanol are the primary commercial products, while electricity generated from biomass cogeneration is exported to the national grid. The company also manages multiple social and environmental programs supporting sustainability and community development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acucar Cristal (Crystal Sugar) Crystal sugar obtained through a controlled crystallization process from treated sugarcane juice, featuring fine, regular crystals with high brightness, destined for the food industry and direct consumer packaging. VHP raw sugar is also produced as a raw material for various products.
• Etanol (Ethanol) Ethanol produced through sugarcane fermentation, used directly in ethanol-powered or flex-fuel vehicle engines as a renewable biofuel. Sold to the fuel sector and distributors.
• Energia Eletrica (Electrical Energy) Electrical energy produced through cogeneration processes where sugarcane biomass (bagasse) is used as fuel in boilers to produce steam and electricity. Surplus electricity is exported to the national distribution grid as a renewable energy source.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,018,000 tonnes of sugarcane crushed in harvest 2025/26
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ALCOLINA ITALMATCHcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partner contributing expertise for the SIGA water management program. ALCOLINA ITALMATCH provides expertise in water treatment and management solutions supporting Bevap's sustainable water use initiatives in industrial operations.
• AcrosscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRecruitment consulting firm responsible for the entire trainee selection process including online tests, interviews, and evaluation panels with managers. Conducted the selection process that resulted in 10 trainee hires from 1,646 applicants.
• COMDESJOP through Câmara SucroalcooleiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through COMDESJOP and Câmara Sucroalcooleira to promote productive chain development program, capacity building and development of micro and small regional companies to increase competitiveness.
• SEBRAEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in productive chain development program to support micro and small regional companies in preparing to serve large and medium enterprises.
• ACE CDL João PinheirominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal commerce association partner in productive chain development program promoting regional business development.
• Secretaria de EducaçãominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation department partnership for Bevap +Educa program, bringing schools into the company for enrollment and exam proctoring, supporting employee education and literacy.
• MercadoComum, ACMinas e ASSEMGminorOthersAward-granting organizations for XXVII Prêmio Minas – Desempenho Empresarial recognizing Bevap as one of the Best and Largest Companies of Excellence in Minas Gerais.
• Escola Estadual Cyro GóesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for the 'Reciclando Histórias para um Futuro Sustentável' literary workshop bringing literature, creativity and environmental reflection to students.
• Escola Estadual Alminda AlvesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for youth programs and certificate delivery for Bevap +Educa program participants.
• Schools of Brasilândia de Minas (Municipal and State)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipal, state schools and one private institution for the 8th Drawing Contest 'Fazendo Arte na Bevap' environmental education program reaching 5,064 community votes.
• Control UnionminorOthersStrategic supplier partner recognized with Fornecedor Estratégico (Strategic Supplier) award for certification services.
• Escola de Samba Acadêmicos de Venda NovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partner for Bevap Cultural program, providing samba battery and dancers for III Circuito Mineiro de Dança cultural event.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• São Martinho S.A. One of Brazil's largest publicly-listed sugar, ethanol and cogeneration producers, with multiple mills in São Paulo. Comparable end-to-end sugarcane platform with similar product mix (VHP sugar, ethanol, electricity export) and integrated cane sourcing model.
• BP Bunge Bioenergia: BP/Bunge joint venture operating ~10 sugarcane mills across Brazil producing sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity. Highly comparable integrated agro-industrial model and energy co-generation footprint.
• Adecoagro S.A. South American agribusiness producing sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity from sugarcane in Brazil alongside Argentine rice/dairy. Mills include Ivinhema and Monte Alegre; comparable scale, geography and product mix.
• Usina Coruripe (CRV Industrial): Brazilian sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity producer with mills in Minas Gerais, Goiás and Alagoas. Mid-sized competitor with very similar Triângulo Mineiro regional footprint to Bevap.
• Santo Antônio Energia / Unipar-related mills (Cocal): Cocal operates sugar/ethanol mills and bioelectricity plants in São Paulo and Goiás. Comparable single-product-platform structure with cogeneration.
• Brenco / FS Bioenergia: Brazilian corn ethanol and sugarcane ethanol producer (Lucas do Rio Verde and Maracaju mills). Competes in ethanol offtake and integrates agriculture with industrial processing; partial overlap in renewable fuel focus.

Broad incumbents

• Raízen S.A. Cosan/Shell joint venture and Brazil's largest sugarcane processor with ~70M tonnes crushing capacity. Operates the same sugar/ethanol/cogeneration business and is the dominant force in the addressable market.
• Tereos (Brazil operations): French-headquartered sugar/ethanol giant with significant Brazilian mills (Tereos Açúcar e Energia Brasil). Competes directly in sugar, ethanol and bioelectricity with a global off-taker network.

Regional players

• Alcoeste (Companhia de Álcool e Açúcar): Minas Gerais-based sugar/ethanol mill with own cogeneration, focused on regional industrial customers. Comparable size and product structure to Bevap, primarily serving the Brazilian Center-South market.

Others

• São João da Monte Negro (SJMN) / Grupo Unipar: Adjacent value-chain participant — Unipar is a major chlor-alkali producer that historically operated sugar/ethanol assets and remains a counterparty in Brazilian industrial ethanol offtake; includes São João da Monte Negro mill with comparable product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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